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Garden Route

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Garden Route

Western Cape, South Africa
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inWestern Cape, South Africa
In season~75°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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54–77°F
Nearest airportGRJ
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
The drive
Route map for Garden Route
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238miles
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan, Jul. Go in Feb, Jun, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 69%
WarmestJan · 77°F
WettestFeb
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Forests, lagoons and beaches along South Africa's southern coast.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Cape coast drive. Nearest airport is GRJ.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Garden Route?

The best time to visit Garden Route is November–March, in Western Cape, South Africa.

Where is Garden Route?

Garden Route is in Western Cape, South Africa. The nearest major airport is GRJ.

What is Garden Route known for?

Forests, lagoons and beaches along South Africa's southern coast.